B&W RENFE 340

Built by B&W, Krauss-Maffei

Top speed

130 km/h

81 mph

Power output

1,500 kW

2,012 hp

Weight

88 t

194,007 lb

Length

19.75 m

64 ft 10 in

Track gauge

1,668 mm

Iberian gauge

Years built

1966

32 units

Overview of the B&W RENFE 340

Explore the robust RENFE 340, a powerful diesel locomotive that served Spain's railway network. Built by B&W and Krauss-Maffei in 1966 as part of the V 200 series, this locomotive was a workhorse for Renfe Operadora.

With a substantial power output of 1500 kW and a top speed of 130 km/h, the RENFE 340 exemplifies durable and effective engineering. Its impressive dimensions include a length of 19.75 meters, a width of 3.08 meters, and a height of 4.27 meters, with a weight of 88 tonnes.

Operating on a 1668 mm gauge and featuring a B'B' UIC axle classification, this locomotive was specifically adapted for the Spanish rail system. Discover the legacy of the RENFE 340 and its impact on Spanish railway history.

B&W RENFE 340 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	V 200
Built by	B&W, Krauss-Maffei · 196632 units
Top speed	130 km/h81 mph	81 mph
Power output	1,500 kW2,012 hp	2,012 hp
Track gauge	1,668 mmIberian gauge5 ft 5⅝ in	5 ft 5⅝ in
UIC axle arrangement	B'B'
Length	19.75 m64 ft 10 in	64 ft 10 in
Width	3.08 m10 ft 1 in	10 ft 1 in
Height	4.27 m14 ft 0 in	14 ft 0 in
Weight	88 t194,007 lb	194,007 lb